Youth Counseling

Who We Serve

Creative Counseling for Youth and Families provides services for children ages 3 to 12 and teens 13 to 19. We offer individual counseling for a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns including:

anxiety/worry

depressive symptoms

poor attention

hyperactivity

neurocognitive challenges including Autism Spectrum Disorder

sleep concerns

grief and loss

persistent unhappiness

self-harm

suicidal thoughts

change in life circumstance (divorce, move, adoption etc.)

LGBTQ social stress

sibling conflict

Unique Approach to Each Challenge

We address each client and concern as unique and use a variety of methods (interventions) including:

behavioral modification

strength-based, solution focused

play therapy techniques

art therapy

motivational interviewing

dance/movement therapy

poetry therapy

expressive arts

verbal processing

Family Involvement

When a youth is involved in counseling, it is Creative Counseling’s goal to engage the family/caregivers as well. Counseling typically occurs for an hour a week; we involve caregivers with the hopes that counseling work can continue at home.

Comprehensive Intake Evaluation

For youth ages three (3) to 12, we take four to five sessions to complete a comprehensive evaluation:

Parent Meeting

School Observation (if needed)

Family Session

Individual Child Session(s)

Parent Feedback Session

For teens ages 13 and up, the intake process requires three to four sessions:

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Statement of Inclusion

At Creative Counseling for Youth and Families, we celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, abilities, and perspectives of each individual. We believe that an environment of inclusion assists all clients and staffs’ ability to thrive. A sense of belonging is essential for healing, growth and progress to occur.